Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre Staff (Commitment and Dedication)

Over the last 20 years or so the London Free Press has done nothing more than report on the events involving failures and shortcomings of a few who have worked at this maximum security institution. Correctional facilities are violent environments,I spent 25 of my 30 year career working at this facility in a number of capacities, without hesitation I can assure you that a majority of the staff who have, are, and will work at this institution are dedicated and committed to their role of Care, Custody and Control so as to protect and preserve public safety. It would be appreciated and refreshing for the London Free Press to report on a story about EMDC staff that is positive like how for many years they continue to collect toys every Christmas for underprivileged children in London, how for many years they continue to participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, how for many years they continue to participate in the Canadian Tire Jump Start Program and how they continue to participate in the local United Way.

In closing the men and women who have chosen a career in corrections are very special people, this is a career where well trained staff care for the people in custody, provide a safe environment for those in custody, and control the movement of those in custody which equates to public safety for all.